These nationally recognised qualifications in cleaning operations and management are the training standards in the cleaning industry. The courses are specifically for staff who are working as contract cleaners or in-house cleaners in a variety of settings including retail centres, office blocks, health care and aged care and the industrial sector.
Certificate III provides students with knowledge and skills to select, adapt and transfer a skills base to new environments and provide technical advice and some leadership in the resolution of specific problems.
All cleaning courses offer students hands-on practical and technical skills. The higher-level qualifications also focus on management and supervisory skills.

Entry requirements

You will be expected to have relevant language, literacy and numeracy skills at the level that will equip you to achieve the outcomes of the course. You must also read and write documents and complete maths concepts to a Year 10 qualification*. Attendance at an information session is required and your skills may be evaluated at this time.
* If you cannot read and write documents and complete maths work to the level required you may still be accepted in to your course/s, but you may be enrolled in additional subjects to help you build the skills needed to successfully complete the program/s.

Academic title

Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations)

Course description

Modules / Units of CompetencyThere are a number of Modules / Units of Competency that form the Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations). The Modules / Units of Competency and hours listed below are included in the current Gordon course structure and are subject to change.

DurationCertificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations) is a full‑time three-week course. You can expect approximately 40 hours of class attendance each week. Student intakes are dependent on sufficient numbers of students and occur throughout the year.

Entrance Requirements You will be expected to have relevant language, literacy and numeracy skills at the level that will equip you to achieve the outcomes of the course. You must also read and write documents and complete maths concepts to a Year 10 qualification*. Attendance at an information session is required and your skills may be evaluated at this time.

* If you cannot read and write documents and complete maths work to the level required you may still be accepted in to your course/s, but you may be enrolled in additional subjects to help you build the skills needed to successfully complete the program/s.

Selection Criteria Eligible students are admitted in date order of receipt of applications.

On Demand IntakeImportant Forms If you would like to study the Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations) you must apply directly to the Institute using a Gordon Direct Entry Form.pdf

Pathways Links and options exist between various levels of study. Accredited pathways exist enabling students to move between courses within the Gordon and to other higher education institutions.

Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations)

* Supervisor/cleaner

Certificate IV in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Management)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be given for skills and knowledge gained through previous study or other relevant experience. For further information refer to the RPL brochure that can be found under Downloads & Forms.

Gordon Institute Support Services

The Gordon offers a range of support services to assist prospective students with course, career or fee advice. For enrolled students, the Gordon provides general education support, counselling and careers advisors, disability support services and an Indigenous Education Unit. The Gordon also offers an on-campus Student Residence for students living away from home. If you need assistance in any of these aspects please let a Gordon staff member know so that we can arrange assistance where appropriate.